On November 28, as part of the Pomeranian Forum of Non-Governmental Initiatives 2025, a panel discussion was held entitled “Circular economy. Plan circularly – reuse – return to circulation. A development opportunity for NGOs.”
photo: Kinga Bujak / poprostu – creative studio
The discussion focused on practical ways of implementing the circular economy (CE) in the activities of social organizations. Participants learned how to combine social goals with circular activities, what initiatives local NGOs can undertake, and how education and cross-sector cooperation support the transition to a circular economy.
The panel was prepared in cooperation with the Center for Sustainable Development of the University of Gdańsk and the Pomeranian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations. The discussion was moderated by Bartosz Duraj, coordinator of the CZRUG Social Environment Cooperation Program.
The panel participants included:
- Arkadiusz Jachimowicz – President of the Elbląg Association for the Support of Non-Governmental Initiatives.
- Karola Dwórznik – President of the Zeroban Social Cooperative in Gdańsk;
- Maciej Boryń – Project Manager in the Strategy and Innovation Department at ORLEN S.A.;
- Sara Miotk – Head of the Communication and PR